Meditation Mount

By Pattie Braga | August 30, 2023 |

Sheila Norman Community Education Administrator – Ventura County Fire Department The driving force behind me applying to Ventura County Leadership Academy (VCLA) was to get out of my comfort zone and expand my personal effectiveness. However, this opportunity comes with anxiety and feelings of unworthiness– not knowing what to expect or what would be expected…

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The State of Public Safety

By VC Leadership Academy | December 14, 2020

Nick Odenath, VCLA Cohort XXVI  President, Ventura County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association I found this VCLA session of particular interest.  The focus of this session was on public safety in Ventura County.  You might be asking yourself why is this a session Nick was looking forward too since he has spent the last 19 years in public…

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